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Liar

New Order

1993
31
Live performances
1
Recording
11
Release appearances
0
Covered by

Overview

Rumour is that this song was written to Anthony Wilson.

Credits

Written by Gillian Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Morris, Bernard Sumner & Stephen Hague.

Lyrics

I haven't time to sympathise
With all this nonsense and your lies
You are the king of nothing
But you sharehold me
You've got your finger on the pulse
And in my pocket, yes of course
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I haven't time to sympathise
With all this nonsense and your lies
You are the king of nothing
But you sharehold me
You've got your finger on the pulse
And in my pocket, yes of course
I am the voice of treason
But you betrayed me

I used up nearly all my luck
I didn't have to try
But yesterday is gone
And now I need an alibi
If this gets any stranger things are gonna change
Cause I can't stand the music, always lying
If that's what it takes I'll do it (I'll do it)
I'll keep on right on through it (on through it)

So please believe me when I say
I wouldn't give the time of day
Because then I'd be faking
When I could tell the truth
Were you abandoned in your youth
Because if not, you will be soon
I'm growing tired of waiting
For you to say goodbye

Versions & Mixes

Recordings, remixes and alternate mixes of this composition.

  • Album version 4:21

Release Appearances

11 known appearances

Republic

Republic

1993

Videos

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Live History

31
Total performances
First known performance
26 Sep 2018
The Grand, Clitheroe
Last known performance
12 Nov 2019
Variety Playhouse, Atlanta

Recent performances

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Sources

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